Countrygirl

Working in a winter wonderland...

2012-01-23T15:54:00.000-08:00

Well old man winter had arrived in the high desert! And how!! This is looking off the back deck to the north,

to the east,

to the west. See that little Yorkie tail headed down the steps?

Here's the front deck - oh boy! We have had an absolutely beautiful fall and mild, warm start of winter...but the good Lord knows we need the moisture. Thank you God for all this.

Here's the front driveway as I was headed to work. I was late, as we had to shovel snow to get my little car out. Twenty-five mph most of the way.

At work (40 miles away), they had 3-4 inches. About noon, we started getting calls. The high schools, middle schools and town elementarys were letting out. Then I got blessed with an early out - over a foot of snow at our place, blowing, and drifting. Woohoo! So add another 6 - 8 inches to this and you can picture what we have now. I'm off to shovel the decks and make a path to the critters.

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!
Countrygirl

Soap box Wednesday

2012-01-18T17:54:00.000-08:00

Ranching Momma, if you happen to read this, for whatever reason I can't post on your blog and just wanted you to know that we are lifting you and your family up to the great Comforter. I'm so sorry.

The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs 12:26
"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends". John 15:13

How many friends do you really have? Can you count on them all? I mean the close ones who know all your shortcomings and still love you.

We had a fast and furious couple of days over the weekend - taking a whirlwind trip. I left messages, called and emailed a few friends and family members who we wanted to touch base with. We did meet up with several, but the rest didn't bother to respond. Not sure if I should be angry or hurt - or both!

What do ya'll do when friends and family disappoint you? Do you steam about it for awhile - letting that wound fester up into a bigger wound? Do you talk with the people and see what is up?  Do you just ignore it and forgive them?

Through the death of Joshua we have learned to not fret the small stuff, and unless it's against God's principles - it's all small stuff. But...we, I - don't let things that are important or hurtful slide either. Sometimes that means ending relationships that are harming your walk with Jesus, other times it means prayerfully letting that person(s) know what they are doing is against the will of God. At times there are circumstances beyond everyone's control.  Our friends and family will let us down. We know they will, for there is only one who will never disappoint...and that is Jesus!

Take time to let those you care about know...it may be exactly what they need! We are not promised one more minute, hour or day! If that still small voice tells you something - listen!

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'
Countrygirl

Happy New Year

2011-12-31T15:29:00.000-08:00

May 2012 be a blessed year for each of you, may you get closer to Jesus than ever before, and may you be His light that shines into this dark world!

Our house - awaiting the snow! We always have some snow - very unusual. No complaints though, went to Idaho to pick up DD and DSIL - good roads both ways!

Picture time:

Mom & Dad
My sister and her honey!
My brother & his (tall) handsome bunch!
Our outfit - DSIL, DD, me, DH, DS
DD & DSIL

The fence crew - DD, DH, DS, DSIL, Billy the German Shepherd, and Eli J - the T-bred colt who now has a burned tongue from licking the welds - (Goofball)! They got half the horse pasture fence done - yeah! I'm gonna throw a huge party when this fence is done - it's taking a long time, but it's so nice!

DS - with Billy, fixin' to start putting a 4" lift on his Bronco. This was the 29th, and they're still working on it today!

Lastly - here's the table favors the school kids made for their Christmas program this year. It's brown jersey gloves, fingers stuffed tightly - palm stuffed a little. You then make each finger into a reindeer! Aren't they cute? The kids decided that they could be seals too, just don't put the antlers on. I think you could make sheep, bears, etc. I made some for the ladies in my family - and then we put a jar of home made jelly under them to hold them up!

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!!
Countrygirl

Christmas Tree 2011

2011-12-20T09:39:00.000-08:00

Our tree 2011. We finally got the last few decorations on last night after we got home from our monthly church leaders meeting, I had to glue some as they were needing attention. Each ornament has a special meaning - a gift, we made them, or they're a memento of the year. There's quite a few 'teacher' ornaments from my students over the last 9 years. My favorites are the ones my children made when they were small. The blue beaded bells were decorations at our wedding, made by Gramma. I have some from my great grandmother - metal bells, and a Santa hat. You can see the red paper poinsettia - youngest DS made it in 1st grade. I have a white paper and cotton ball sheep that Joshy made in children's church in TX when he was 2. We gave most of DD's to her when she got married, but there's an ice cream cone she made. There's a Tigger that was on the tree at Joshy's celebration of life - it says, "We will miss you Joshy, thanks for loving us!" signed all the little children.

Smiles and tears come as I hang each ornament, some from my cherished grandparents, DH's mom made me an angel - they are all in Heaven now. Mom has made many of them. My first Christmas in TX, she sent me a box of small wooden ornaments, and glass angels. The angels, like me, have been broken thru the years...but they are still on the tree. A few from friends who've left their faith and families - and want no contact with us; some we've lost contact with completely.

Our tree is not now, nor ever gonna be the 'latest' craze or in decorators magazines, but it's filled with memories of the past, hope for future, and love for family and friends - and for a God who sent His only Son that we might have eternal life!

Merry Christmas!!!

May God bless you all with hope, happiness and love!!! May the Lord Jesus live in your hearts!

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'

Countrygirl

Christmas program, eclipse, and joy

2011-12-11T18:53:00.000-08:00

Last year, around this time Pastor asked me to do a Christmas play. So...I started looking for something with the message of Christ! Today we had our plays, yes plays! I picked one for the younger group and another for the older teens. Oh my goodness!

I want to post some pictures of it, but my pc crashed and I don't know how to add them from my iPad. Wh en I figure it out, if I figure it out, there will be some pictures on here! Plus we got one good one of the eclipse - yep, I set my alarm for 4:45 AM on my only day off and got up to see it. It was worth it!

Which brings me to the topic of finding joy in all things! We get so busy and wrapped up in our daily routine we forget to find joy! The other day driving home from work, I saw a bald eagle soaring above. Beautiful! Just watch a small child, everything is exciting and new to them. Emotions are real! They don't try to hide anything, nor do they care who sees! When do we lose this? Why do we lose this?

The Jews had light and gladness, joy and honor. Esther 8:16

He shall pray to God, and He will delight in him, He shall see His face with joy, For He restores to man His righteousness. Job 33:26

Therefore with joy you will draw joy from the wells of salvation. Isaiah 12:3

Our joy comes from the Lord! Don't let this world steal your joy!!!

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a liken' to ya'!
Country girl

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

2011-11-23T20:45:00.001-08:00

Before it was for football, shopping, drinking - it was a day set aside to thank the true and living God!

One day, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess His name!

Have a wonderful, blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!!! May the Lord Jesus bless you and yours with health, happiness, and love!

In His name,

Countrygirl

the promise of God

2011-11-20T07:22:00.000-08:00

Josh's tree - the leaves match his hair

The days come and the months roll by

there's not a day that I don't cry

tears for you my dear, dear boy

the maple trees planted in your honor
in fall - shout out with colors galore
God is a mighty, powerful King

the months come and the years roll by
you are missed - I just can't lie
tears like the autumn leaves still fall

my dear, dear boy I cannot wait
to hear you laugh, see you smile, your face

My folk had this made for us

God has promised time for us again...eternity!

On Top of the World...

2011-11-15T19:06:00.000-08:00

Thursday night we went to Winter Jam - a Christian concert with 10 bands!!! Woot woot! KJ52, Kutless, Newsong, Matthew West, Newsboys, Red, Fireflight, and more! It was very good! Their first time to bring it to the west coast, and they were surprised when in Boise, ID we filled the Taco Bell arena!! We all need refueling, and this group of folks did it!

Friday, DH has a drs appointment for his arthritis. Thirty five years of the cowboy life (with a whole bunch of bull riding and breaking colts thrown in) and then breaking your back and neck while mining for gold will do some awful stuff to your body! The drs feel that he doesn't have rheumatoid arthritis in his back, neck, hands, knees, and shoulders! Praise Jesus!!! They think he has some kind of reactive arthritis that can be controlled with medicine. So we are starting a new routine, if it doesn't work, he'll try one more and if that doesn't work we will go take a clinic on how to administer injections at home. This has been very successful with patients like DH! The drs feel like they can really cut his pain!

We drove home in rain and got home to snow! DH had planned to go cut wood so away we went early Saturday morning. He wanted to try a new place near the Idaho/Nevada border. So we did! It was beautiful up there. Saw tracks of other folks but never saw a soul! The wind was howling and lonely sounding, looked like they'd had a few inches fall, but...when we got to the top where our wood permits were - it had snowed and blowed and we couldn't get up the mountain with our 5th wheel flatbed. Got stuck a couple of times. We unhooked and tried it with just the truck - too deep and icy! Oh well...it was still a nice drive if just to see some of God's handiwork. (This group of antelope were way up high, and headed for lower ground when we came upon them. Wasn't too long before we were doing the same thing.)

DH and DS went out and got us a load of wood from our usual spot. We'll try the other one again, in summer when most of the snow is gone.

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!!
Countrygirl

Wordless Wednesday

2011-10-26T05:39:00.000-07:00

Answered prayers

2011-10-06T16:52:00.000-07:00

God is so good - and His timing is perfect!

A few weeks ago, in my daily prayers, I was thanking Jesus for each member of our family. When I came to Joshua, I thanked Him for the 18 1/2 years we had Joshy here with us! I also asked Him to please not let people forget Joshy, and that his witness not be forgotten. Well....God is such a loving God - the next day I get this picture. It is taken by a professional photographer, dedicated to Joshy's memory. It said, "This picture is in memory of Josh, the man my son is named after"... it went on to list his name. I just started bawling, in praise because of all the things going on in the world - He did this for me! God, You are so amazing!!!!

Then today I was out of eggs, I need them to make supper tonight. Last night, I was picking the green tomatoes in the snow and didn't get to the neighbors where I buy eggs. So what happens? At school this morning, one of the mother's told me she had a dozen eggs for me! He supplies ALL of our needs!!

Lastly, over 200,000 acres near here burned from dry lightning last Friday - ranches were being evacuated, the winds were pushing the fires towards little communities - and God brings on the moisture! It was 3 fires in one - and they have 2 almost out, and 1 under control! Monday it was in the form of rain, and the last 2 days we have had snow! Our Lord, God Almightly is all we need! Fall is in the air here in the high desert!

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!
Countrygirl

Promised Land trip

2011-09-18T20:48:00.000-07:00

We got to Laramie & got DS's truck loaded. Missed our flight so we rented a car in Cheyenne and headed to NM to see Ranchwife and family!
Rain in CO on our way.
Rain in NM, still on our way.
Somewhere near Ranchwife's but still a few hours away - we so wanted to get there for Cowboy Church - nothing like worshiping with our lifelong friends - but we got there too late.
DH's family - they all came to one house in TX and we had a terrific Labor Day together.
Ranchwife and her DH - very dear people who stay real close to our hearts!!!
Our wonderful friend and partner, C, when we had cattle trucks. We love this guy! He wife of many years went home to Jesus in July - he knows that she's in a better place, but he sure misses her. And so did we - what a weird feeling to be in that house and not see her coming around the corner or sitting at the kitchen window!

The dry, dry land of Texas that we love so much - heartbreaking to see and hear how many ranchers and farmers are selling lots of their cows because they have no feed!

We serve a God who hears our cries snd keeps every tear. Please pray for our country and for each other!
Countrygirl

God's creations - wordless Wednesday

2011-08-24T16:24:00.000-07:00

Next step of his life.......

2011-08-17T16:47:00.000-07:00

Well, I took these yesterday as he had to drive about 130 miles to his work place. He was saying, "Mooom!" But I told him it's kinda like his first day of school - even though he's out! My youngest, ready to go and conquer the world.
It's hot, he doesn't have AC in his old truck. He doesn't have a radio either - yet. And there he is - our long, tall drink a water! He's a good kid, gonna be a great man, and we love him dearly. My hope is that he continues to keep Jesus first in his life.

I have a prayer request please, Cody and Stacey Custer (Cody the famous bullrider) - their oldest son Aaron (18)was killed in an auto accident. Please keep them lifted up. They are strong Christians, but this is so tough! Cody was one of DS's bull riding instructors for several years - he helped baptize DS - so he's real special to our hearts. He also presented the buckle in honor of Joshy the first year after his death!

Jams, jellies, cherry pie

2011-08-16T14:23:00.000-07:00

red raspberry juice from our raspberry patch. God blessed us this year, I'll get another couple pickings.
Lots of sugar needed for jelly!
Hot, clean jars waiting to be filled.
Water bath for the jelly.
Pulling them out of the steamer to cool, then turning them over.

I love the sound of the pop when they seal! This is pie cherry jelly.
Raspberry jam & jelly.
Can you see my leather table runner my daddy made me for Christmas? I love it. I had two pies, the other crust was prettier, but neither lasted very long! We've been putting up lots of jelly, some jam, and getting DS ready to go off to his real, after college job! He left today! Makes me happy and sad! God bless him in this job and let him be Your light while he's there!

Reaping in the harvest....

2011-08-09T09:16:00.000-07:00

When the hay is removed, and the tender grass shows itself... Proverbs 27:25

Have you given the horse strength? Have you clothed his neck with thunder? Job 39:19
He sends it forth to the whole heaven, His lightning to the ends of the earth. Job 37:3

Fire behind our place

2011-07-29T16:38:00.000-07:00

What would you do with 100 pounds of cherries?

2011-07-26T19:34:00.000-07:00

Sunday, DH and I were blessed with a trip to my sister's to pick cherries. Not sure about where ya'll live - but here they can be very expensive, and sometimes hard to find. So.......off we trek early in the morning. There was probably 10 trees all loaded. It's a beautiful place, too - the cherries were in excellent condition. Even though it was 99 outside - we were picking in the shade. Plus we got the added pleasure of my sis and her hubby. After all the picking (and eating - yum), we headed to a local Mexican food restaurant and it was very good! At home, he weighed the cherries - over 115 pounds - take out the ice and the cooler - 100+. Guess what I have been doing the last 2 days? I have been cleaning them, pitting the ones with no blemishes, and juicing the others. Oh my!!!! I even soaked in a tub last night to relieve my back from bending over the sink all day - think I 'll do it again! Ha!
Here's my old juicer - I love this thing. It frees up my hands to pit the other cherries. DS ran into town to a 'kitchen' store and found me a 4 pitter - oh it was so nice, and so much faster. Here they are getting steamed. I keep a tall stool by the stove with a pan to catch the juice. It makes the house smell pretty good.

This was my last batch of juice - 18 cups to make jelly; I have about 4 times this in the freezer. I froze 6 bags with over 12 cups each for pies, and smaller individual bags for pies (5-6 cups each).

We have some good friends in Texas who are celebrating - Paula went home to Jesus. Please keep them in your prayers - it's a good thing but it's a hard thing to let go. I think they were married over 55 years - he's gonna have a hard time getting used to being alone. God's grace is sufficient - she was not in pain at all, and stayed awake right up to the end. Praise you Jesus. One thing she told her husband a few days ago, "I'm ready to go see Joshy boy!" I know they are celebrating in Heaven too!

Update

2011-07-17T13:49:00.000-07:00

DS is feeling better - getting back to himself. He's had a rough 5 days so far - but God is so good - and today is a good day. He's ready to get out and about some. The meds made him loopy - he didn't want to take them until it was too late and he was hurting. We're back to Tylenol and that doesn't make him feel
drugged. I think I finally slept more than 2 hours last night - hard to sleep when my baby (my 19 year old baby) is hurting.

Paula - is also doing better than expected. She didn't have to have a blood transfusion - like they thought, and she's eating a little, even sat up on the side of the hospital bed! Praise God - in situations like this I always just pray His will to be done. What do ya'll pray?

DH is redoing our front deck - changed the stairs around, putting a rail up, and made it bigger. Oh it's gonna be so nice! He was in the garage cleaning out, and suddenly I hear his saws?! Well he got tired of cleaning and decided to start the deck. Eventually we plan the deck to run the entire length of the house in front, and would like to wrap it around to the back deck - that means we have to move the flower beds next to the house. One day........

So thank you to all of you who prayed - God hears and answers our prayers, and He will bless you for doing it!!!
Until we talk again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'
Countrygirl

Prayer Warriors!!

2011-07-11T20:19:00.001-07:00

Ok, I have 2 requests:
1) Paula - a dear friend who is going home to Jesus very soon - peace and strength for her family
2) DS - K, he has surgery tomorrow in SLC. He has a hernia that needs fixed.
Thanks friends!

In His name,
Countrygirl

Happy 4th of July!!!!

2011-07-04T17:51:00.000-07:00

Crazy Horse - this is an awesome place. The old photographs alone are well worth the visit. We just didn't have enough time to go thru it all!

I love Mt. Rushmore - it's such a patriotic place.

Here we are telling Sis goodbye as she had to fly back to AZ. We had a really great time and are blessed by our kiddoes!!!

For the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty. 2 Corininthians 3:17

Graduation Day 2011

2011-06-28T15:54:00.000-07:00

The beautiful rainbow was near the UT/NV border - at the beginning of our trip!
Here's DD helping DS with his tassel.
So proud of his accomplishments - 'A man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.'
The graduates from WYOTech - 700 of them in all - not all stayed for the ceremony.
Here's DS - he's enjoying this day! After 3 months of my country cowboy wearing slacks, a tie, and a white dress shirt - he's happy to be DONE!!!!!
Getting his diploma - his good friend is right behind him.

After working all day, we left Wednesday night, drove to Evanston and got a hotel. We got to Laramie Thursday late morning. It was a nice cool drive - we thought we were gonna have to take the diesel truck and trailer because his truck is broke down. Transmission is out - but it's under warranty and won't be ready for 1-2 weeks. So we took my car - much faster but less room on the trip home. DD flew in Thursday night, her hubby didn't get to come, got to the hotel at 3:30 A.M. - whew! At 8:30 Friday, DS was done with finals and ready to see his family. We went and had fish tacos (yum!) and then to graduation at the University of Wyoming arena. With God's help, he's worked really hard this year and he's made it thru - he has several ASM certificates and a degree. Since his truck wasn't coming home - we had 2 fairly large toolboxes, a welder, and misc stuff in my car. Ha! We looked like we lived in it!

Got to meet some of his friends, we all went to pizza that night. Got up early the next morning, headed to South Dakota to see Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Amazing! I'd seen it as a teenager on our way to the high school rodeo national finals in Huron, SD - and wanted them to see it. More pictures and stories to come!

Happy Father's Day!

2011-06-19T08:25:00.000-07:00

Children's children are the crown of old men, And the glory of the children is their father. Proverbs 17:6

Happy Father's Day - God bless all the dads out there!

I'm very blessed - first to have a Father in Heaven who loves me, then to have my dad here on Earth who loves me, and my husband who is a great dad to our children. My grandpa's were loving and wonderful men - and my father-in-law and step-father-in-law were good fathers for my husband.

Happy Memorial Day!

2011-05-30T16:51:00.000-07:00

Many gave some, SOME GAVE ALL!!! Freedom is not free - God bless the men and women who protect and honor the USA today! God bless the fallen ones who made us free!

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-06T08:51:00.000-07:00

Here's my mom, almost 70 - she's still beautiful!

My mother in law, who I absolutely loved, and my mom in Oklahoma, 1984. It was so fun to get our folks together. They enjoyed each other too.

David's momma with one of her many bovine friends!
God blessed us with wonderful mothers! Happy Mother's Day to all my friends out there in blogger land!

He died so that we might live.......

2011-04-23T20:12:00.000-07:00

The LORD lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let God be exalted, The Rock of my salvation. 11Samuel 22:7

Sing to the LORD, all the earth; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. 1 Chron. 15:23

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Romans 1:16

Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11Timothy 2:10

Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us Romans 8:32

For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living. Romans 14:9

Happy Easter! Jesus is the Son of God and my Savior! He gave His life for my sins, and washed me white as snow! He did it for all of us!

Surprize!!! (we'll just try this again))

2011-04-17T19:59:00.000-07:00

As an Agriculture Education teacher and FFA advisor, the year end banquet is a pretty big deal! So her Daddy and Momma decided to fly out and surprize our DD at hers. I think it worked!! Just look at her face!

Here's DD giving out awards.

This is Ruger, our 'grand dog'!

And Padrick - our other 'grand dog'!

Here's our sweet, beautiful DD and DSIL in their kitchen!
It was a great, fast trip, but so worth it! We haven't been there for 2 years - and with our schedules we take what we can get. Meeting her fellow teachers, administration, parents and students was a treat at well. Plus getting to eat at The Grand and see DSIL's folks - made a great journey! We sure love our girl and we're proud of what all she's accomplished! God is good!!

Someone or 'something' was there.......

2011-03-15T16:35:00.000-07:00

Reaching across to DH's side of the bed - I groggily feel for him - he's long gone (leaves at 3:30 or before.) It's somewhere between 4 and 5 A.M. Wakened from a good dream - I feel something or someone is near! I hold each breath and quietly let them out. My dog, Pistol who's laying beside me on the bed isn't moving - and he can hear a rabbit walk across the snow outside. Still every sense in my body is on full alert. I feel like the deer who know a predator is near - yet unsure where it'll attack from. Listening I move so I can see the bedroom entrance and the window - nothing! Yet the hair tingles on my neck. I hear NOTHING! No sounds at all. Not at all normal! I lay there and ask for Jesus's protection. Pistol stirs, but only to scoot against me.
(Great, now I have to go to the bathroom.)
I try to pray but nothing will come to mind so I pray in the spirit. My faithful and loving God brings to mind - "He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world." "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." The Lord's prayer. God's word calms me. Okay, now I'm awake and decide to get up. I have a gun in the corner but I know it's not someone - it's something.

Do ya'll ever have this happen?

Well I started really praying, got out of bed and on my knees and prayed. Then I got up - went to the bathroom, went to the kitchen to get a drink, and still I could feel it. I wasn't apprehensive anymore - but I could still sense something. I went to the computer and turned on Charles Stanley and his words were perfect; then Greg Laurie and again - they touched me. I got dressed and went to work. At I was leaving, I looked to see if I could spot anything - I didn't.

I believe that the battle is raging around us - just like the Bible tells us. If God is for us - who can be against us? Hold fast to the word of God.
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephes 6:11, 2

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38, 29

Countrygirl

Prayers for Japan

2011-03-13T17:27:00.000-07:00



		"Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion! For behold, I am coming and I will dwell in your midst," says the LORD. Zechariah 2:10 May God be with all those in Japan, and may they turn to Him during this horrific time.

Happy Valentine's Day!

2011-02-14T18:45:00.000-08:00

For God so loved the world, He gave His one and only begotten Son - that whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life John 3:16

Cowboy Poetry Week

2011-01-31T18:50:00.000-08:00

Checking out the Western Folklife Center.

Another picture of the WFC. January, 50 degrees? First year in many that we haven't had to deal with ice and snow during this time. Our kids loved that we could go play in the park, and they had a terrific time!

Practicing my introduction for my video. If it was a room full of k-8th graders - I wouldn't have a problem. A packed room full of adults makes me nervous! It all went pretty good. I made some new friends, and got to meet a lot of interesting folks.

Praise and prayer please

2011-01-16T08:14:00.000-08:00

Wednesday night, N went home to Jesus! Wednesday night he left all the pain, surgeries, and struggles he's had for the last 6 years here and walked into the Everlasting Light!

Wednesday night, the heart's of my good friends were broken as they watched him go!

N was 11 when they found a rare optical tumor in his brain. The removal of it was successful - but it left some horrible side effects. His sweet and loving family has been on the worst roller coaster ride of their lives for the last six years. What always amazed me though - they found the good in the bad! They didn't sugar coat their constant struggles - they went thru them - looking for the 'happy' in all the sad!

He'd had growth hormones because he stopped growing, he continued to gain weight as he couldn't feel "full" anymore. Back surgery brought MRSA staff. This sweet, beautiful, little boy went from a normal kid to feeling like "the only one with this problem"! Drs found tumors again last summer, they removed them successfully; but then another one showed - N said, "No more surgeries!" Another procedure was available but N was too big for the table - he'd have to lose weight.

When N's mom let me know about him, she said, "I'm sure by now that he's found Josh and they are fast buddies again!" I'm sure she's right!

Please pray for them as they continue their walk through the valley.........please don't take things and loved ones for granted, this life is but a fleeting moment! Enjoy the moment!

Countrygirl

Happy New Year!

2011-01-09T19:54:00.000-08:00

Catchin' up....
Christmas was blessed and quiet. DS and I spent Christmas Eve cooking for the family; then Christmas Day my brother and his sweet wife cooked for us! We had such a relaxing, wonderful day to celebrate our Lord.

DS blew in on a plane from Laramie and blew back on one in a snow storm - way too soon! His plans were changed from driving home when the tranny went out in his truck. We got to see him mature before our eyes - he sold his "beloved" 1974 Ford Hiboy to help pay for the new transmission. It's tough to sit back and watch him agonize over decisions, but it's good too! His truck was ready when he got home to the -30 weather (with the wind chill)! He's a great kid and we love having him home. He got to cowboy a little, helped Ivomec some cows and did a little running with the buddies.

Somehow over the Christmas break, I injured my right rotator cuff. Don't know how or when, but the last couple weeks weren't fun - for DH and for me. He took off several days to help me get to appointments etc - he's a blessing and I love him so. He's been doing all the chores that require lifting as I couldn't move my shoulder. Praise Jesus, the Healer, I am so much better. One ER visit, one ortho, and numerous physical therapy sessions later - I can move my shoulder and arm! I have to go back to PT this whole week and hopefully will be released.

DD called from sunny AZ, she wanted me to know that during her break she was roping a dummy with a friend of her in-laws. He asked if she could rope and she told him her folks had tried to teach her - but she'd never roped much horseback. After helping her a little, he told her she was a natural header! She told him, "My momma would be so proud!" She's right - I am, I love heading! I did try to get her to rope many times - it just wasn't her thing then. Maybe now............

And so.......now that my left hand is exhausted from typing this message I shall say, "Good evenin' all" and God bless.

God bless us every one........

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Christmas Day walk

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Merry CHRISTmas! Happy Birthday Jesus!!

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This was our beautiful view this morning.

Pogonip coated the truck

the trees,

and the fence.

T.G.I.F.

2010-12-17T21:22:00.000-08:00

My dear son & tattoos

2010-12-05T06:49:00.000-08:00

We couldn't wait to see DS at Thanksgiving. (Why he wore a straw hat - I dont know.) He drove thru a blizzard to get here and to get back to school.

The one thing we didn't know was that he'd gotten a tattoo. We knew he'd been planning to get one to honor Joshy, his brother, but we didn't know anything about this one. Hmmmmmmm............ it's pretty, patriotic, and I like it. He says it needs the color touched up - and he said, "Momma, I checked out the place - this lady was really clean!" Ha! I love my son!

PS When he left in the snow strorm - he wasn't wearing his straw anymore!
Be blessed!

Thanksgiving 2010

2010-11-28T16:05:00.000-08:00

Horses playing before the 1st big storm.

About 3-4 inches here, but look at what the next storm left.

Yeppers, he's digging us out from about 1 foot of snow with more on the way.

Hugging DS before he heads back to Wyoming. We got about 6 inches in the storm last night - and we're praying he makes it thru Utah and gets ahead of the storm. On his way home, he was somewhere between Evanston and Rock Springs when they closed the interstate, and turned all the traffic back. He went back, found a little store with a good map, and took back roads until he got past the roadblock to get back on the freeway! He said the roads weren't even that bad! It took him 17 hours to get home - a 9 -10 hour trip on good roads! Praise God, for He brought DS here safely. Another praise -DD and DSIL made it thru on the icy roads too. We had a housefull and are so thankful for our blessings - we had all my family here for the first time in several years! Hope ya'll had a good day.
Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!
Countrygirl (aka Eskimogirl)

Remembering the hardest Sunday of my life........

2010-11-21T18:43:00.000-08:00

8 years ago my sweet baby went to Jesus! We put out some new Thanksgiving flowers and a new hat today in the 26 degree, blowing, snowing weather! It was blowing the leaves off as fast as I could put them on! Brrrrr.................. God only knows how much we miss him! We love him dearly and know that we will see him again in Heaven!!!
Love your family every chance you get! You just never know what the next second, minute, hour, day, month or year may bring! What changed our life forever was an car wreck.

Without the love of Jesus, His grace, and His people - I don't know how we could get thru this. Praise God that my Joshy is in Heaven rejoicing and praising the true, living God!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving! Be thankful for your blessings - things are nice - but loved ones and a loving God are our true blessings!!

Those who sow in tears, shall reap in joy. Psalms 126-5

He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces....... Isaiah 25:8

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'
Countrygirl

Thank you, Veterans!!!!

2010-11-11T06:19:00.000-08:00

Today is Veteran's Day! May God bless those who have served, are serving, or will serve! May we never, NEVER, forget the sacrifices they made, are making, or will make! God Bless America!!!

Pheasants and mustangs

2010-11-02T22:06:00.000-07:00

This was a very unusual sight for us - he's in our neighbors yard, was in our pasture and move on. We've never seen pheasants here before!
When I first saw these two, I figured it was a mare and colt. But upon closer inspection - it's an older stud stealing a young filly away.

This bunch was very interested in the old stud stealing one of the mares away.

On the right, the black colt looking at the camera - was so cute! He must be almost a year, maybe older - but he was very interested in us! He was the only black we saw. DS used to have problems with a large black stud - every time he'd fix fence the stud would come and take it out - so I wonder if this little guy is related!

We love to see them - especially if they're healthy. We saw several bands in Wyoming that were real poor!

Broom tails where we cut wood

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We saw many bands today!
This bunch was on the run.
Heading for water

Weekly walking

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Thursday's rainbow
Wednesday's rainbow
What is this?
And sweet Lexi - she's 13+ and still going strong!!!!

Headed to Wyoming

2010-09-23T07:30:00.000-07:00

Today's the day we are taking our youngest to college - 14 hours away! He's excited and sad - didn't want to leave his job, girlfriend, friends, animals and folks. We feel the same way, but know this will be a wonderful experience for him.

His choice in schools is very strict. They don't allow long hair, holey clothes, stained clothes, cussing, drinking, smoking - it's a great place for him to be. If only it was a Christian school it'd be almost perfect!

Well gotta go pack the rest of his stuff and head out!

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!
Countrygirl

Glorious rain

2010-09-12T15:10:00.000-07:00

He gives rain on the earth and water on the field. Job 5:10

You, O God, sent a plentiful rain, whereby You confirmed Your inheritance, when it was weary. Psalms 68:9

Let us know, let us pursue the knowledge of the Lord. His going forth is established as the morning; He will come to us like the rain, like the former and the latter rain to the earth. Hosea 6:3

And he prayed again, and the Heaven gave rain, and the earth produced it's fruit. James 5:18

Wordless Wednesday

2010-09-08T16:56:00.000-07:00

August

2010-09-07T16:12:00.000-07:00

It's come and gone. School is in full swing, the fair was last weekend, DS will soon be headed off to college, it froze the last two nights, and the world just keeps on going!

A couple sunsets from last week. Billy sitting pretty. Eli, after rolling to keep the flies off. We had sprayed him but I think they knew their days were numbered!

Life......

2010-08-17T09:49:00.000-07:00

The last few weeks have flown by. School starts Monday, so we go back tomorrow to get the school ready. It's not that I dread it, but........I dread it! I love my summers. Love to spend all day in my yard, pasture, and garden with the dogs and horses around (literally)! Love filling my humming bird feeders 2 times a day. If DH or DS want to take off and go do something - I can go! Then I see the smiling, beautiful faces of the students in our little school and the dread is long gone!

Last Tuesday night, DH happened to have a meeting in town with some engineers so he got off early. 'Lighthouse Rising' were having a concert here. We went (walked in about 20 minutes late) and it was fabulous!!!!! It was very uplifting, refreshing, holy!

Thursday there was a horrible mine accident that killed two men. Two men with wives, children, families and friends. We didn't know either one but it hits so close to home. Please lift up these families and friends in prayer as they go thru this.

Thursday, DS rolls in for his 4 days off. He, niecey S, and another friend, T (of the female persuasion) went to Twin Falls to check out T's school (CSI - my old school). . Niecey wants to go there next year too. They had a grand time, met up with my folks on Saturday, came in about 3 Sunday morning. DS drove them, T rented a small cabin Friday night. T picked up lots of job apps and figured out where some churches are. Sounds like they had lots of fun.

Sunday, in church, a couple who have tried for years to have a baby only to have heartbreaking miscarriages - were going in Monday morning for a c-section. Praise God! She was very nervous, apprehensive, scared!!!! Telling her she would do wonderful, that by this same time Monday they'd be holding a beautiful baby and all would be well. (And they had a sweet little girl!)

They asked for advice - so I sat thinking and said enjoy each moment! You see momma's wanting the baby to hurry and get 'here' so they can do 'this'! And pretty soon, the baby is there and doing it all by "myself"! Then parents are pulling them away from the toy isle in the stores, hurrying along. Soon it's the child pulling away from the parents to do things by themselves or with their friends. It's all about the moment! Enjoy each moment! Not what it could be, what it is! Never again, will you have this one moment in time!!!!

Whew!!!

Last but not least, go check out Anna's http://lifebedelicious.blogspot.com/. She has a great give away!

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!!! Enjoy your moments today!

Camping in Idaho

2010-08-09T13:28:00.000-07:00

DH was manning the dutch ovens! Really he was helping Grampa who somehow snuck out of this picture. The fellowship was terrific, as was the food, we camped right by the river and that's what we went to sleep to and woke up to. This was all part of my folks 50th anniversary present from us. The next part is going to the Pendleton Roundup's 100 year anniversary in September.

Here's part of our camp. We got Mom & Dad a room at the lodge down the road, so every morning they'd drive down and could go back when they wanted. The kids
had been in the river - hence the clothes line.

Beautiful camping area! We fished, tubed, walked, but mostly sat around and relaxed! DS came in about 4 one mornin', he drove after work - took him 8 hours. He was up and hiking at 5:30, floated the river, and drove around.
We cooked breakfast and supper - dinner was sandwiches or whatever you could find (I had watermelon and cantalope)!

DS and Jack - long time family friend.

My s-i-l, brother, niece, DS (background), DH

My oh my.......

2010-08-02T18:26:00.000-07:00

I have been having things tear up left and right! My riding mower - my mower (that I LOVE) that'll cut right over the top of that sagebrush and keep going)! We are having a hard time finding the parts for it, but I won't give up. Then my trusty weedeater decided to die on me last week! UGH!
I asked my sweet DH, "Why is everything tearing up?" He said, "Because you use the hound out of them!" And he is right. I mow about 5 acres every two weeks with the mowers and weedeat what I can't mow. Plus I mow the ditches, I hate it when they get high with the weeds, looks unkept to me. We live in an 'association' that is supposed to mow the ditches, but with the budget cuts etc., they never get around to our area. Having lived in TX for so many years - tall grass = rattlesnakes! So I cut the grass!

Then my mechanics got the new (to us) engine for the Dodge. (I also used the hound out of it!) I put about 4000 miles a month on when I'm working! We haul lots of wood, pipe, etc. with it too. I think we hauled too much pipe with it - wore it out! That ol' drill steel is so dang heavy! But now my purple beast is back in order and ready to go. So......we are trying it out by camping this weekend. Hopefully a relaxing, restful time!

DS's old Ford blew the power steering pump while we were hauling the Dodge engine home. Heavens to Betsy! They thought it was the engine for sure, the racket it made! He's been working so hard on his drill rig - he's making money for school! We were concerned about him taking the '74 Ford to Wyoming for college - God blessed him with a diesel Ford truck this last weekend. He's been looking and praying about it! That's why we hurried to get the Dodge going - his old Ford is a 'project' truck; it runs great and can pull a trailer full of horses, swather heads, pipe, wood, etc. It gets 10 mph! :-( We are hoping his new Ford will get him thru school.

The bluebird family moved out of the house - not enough room I suspect! They come by and whistle at me especially Daddy Bluebird. I love to watch them. All 6 will come and sit on the fence while Daddy shows them how to catch things.

It's hot here, the wind is blowing so we're in a red flag warning - fire danger! Thank the Lord, so far not too many fires and the ones they've had they got out quickly!

Until we meet again - May the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!
Countrygirl

And the rain came down.......

2010-07-28T13:46:00.000-07:00

Sorry, ya'll, I've been out of commission. The computer has been ill, needed a trip to the dr - but it's all better now!

We haven't had a good rain since the end of May, early June. It was a beautiful storm that came thru. I was walking the dogs and had to hurry to beat it - big quarter size drops were pelting us.

Summer's flying by - will do some catching up later.

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!
Countrygirl

July 4th

2010-07-06T17:38:00.000-07:00

Growing up, the 4th was a busy time for us. We rodeo'd - Cowboy Christmas - we would hit 4 or more. Plus, while in junior and senior high, our rodeo club and 4H club had a snowcone machine. So we worked the local horse races as well. My sister and I carried the flags for the stock contractors for the parades and grand entries - they had us use their bucking horses - it was always a great time of year.

Now we don't have anyone rodeoing, so we actually get to do the barbeque and watch the fireworks. We went with my brother's family - DS and my sweet niece were hamming it up for the camera.

DS was home for the 4th, he goes back tomorrow.

These guys weren't hamming for pictures, except sweet s-i-l. We went into Elko and watched their show for a change - it was pretty good!

God bless America! We truly need to turn back to Him!

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. II Cor. 3:17

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!

Countrygirl

Wordless Wednesday

2010-06-30T11:45:00.000-07:00

Saturday shots

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My raised bed of flowers and herbs is coming along nicely.

One mad daddy bluebird - I have 4 little surprizes to show you but this fella doesn't want me anywhere near them. Soon I hope.............

Have a weekend blessed by Jesus. Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!

Bluebird Family 11

2010-06-24T09:34:00.000-07:00

Bluebird Family

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It's been said before but I just love bluebirds!

On Mother's Day my DS asked what I wanted - and my reply was a Mountain Bluebird house. We'd been researching them since the one showed up on Easter. He got it done, we put it up and within hours a couple was moving in.

One afternoon DS came running in the house, telling me to come with him and grab my camera. I couldn't figure out what was going on - but when I got outside there was a male bluebird on the grass. My Yorkie, Pistol, almost got him. He didn't fly but just stayed a few steps ahead of the dog. So....we thought maybe he was injured. I caught him - wings were okay, legs were okay; no visible problems. So I put him into the house, everything I could find on them said they didn't mind humans - we sure hoped not! When DS came home from work that night - he was gone. The next day - a nest was started! I was so excited!

Now this couple have 4 little eggs in the nest. I always make sure to announce myself - usually Momma flys out - I check the nest while they stay very close by.

Orangutan and the Hound

2010-06-11T09:09:00.000-07:00

Orangutan and the Hound

The summer has started........

2010-06-09T07:28:00.000-07:00

Time seems to fly by.........I was thinking the other day that this kid has had some rough times to go thru and yet with the Lord, Holy Spirit and Jesus he's made it! It's been so hard on him losing his brother - he would really like to be able to bounce things off of Joshua; but I do think he's drawn closer to Jesus thru it all.

Family & friends started arriving last Thursday at 5AM - and so the party began. We had a wonderful time staying up late each night, getting up early, bon fires, running around trying to get everything we thought we needed for our youngests' graduation.

He's always surrounded by those tall blondes.

Over 100 folks showed up for the party Saturday, we probably had 40 on Friday night, and 25 on Thursday night. I was amazed that we hardly had any leftovers. I have those huge silver dishpans - we make bread in them - and I filled them with salads. All the salads were gone! A few burgers and Basque chorizoes were left but not many. The Lord blessed us with a warm, slightly breezy day - the wind was just enough to keep everyone comfortable.

Some buddies.

The last company left Monday morning at 5AM and the house was too quiet! God is good, He gives us what we need and then some!!!! Good friends, good food, good memories, good times, good Savior!!! Wonder if this is what Heaven will be like?

Graduation!

2010-06-05T01:04:00.000-07:00

Graduating with honors....

2010-05-29T07:58:00.000-07:00

By this time next week - our youngest will be done with high school. All three of our kids will have graduated from the same place. This was not something I thought would ever happen the way we drifted during our first 10 years of marriage!
Wednesday night we went to an awards ceremony for him - he worked pretty darn hard - and had lots of awards to show for it. He's a good kid, we have been blessed!! He stands up for what he believes in, does not go with the crowd - in any way! I love that the Lord has blessed him to be confident and moral!

Please remember all those who fought for our freedom; and especially those didn't come home! Remember those who've gone on before us - Happy Memorial Day!

Thanks for the prayers everyone. I have been working, it's been snowing, and I am in bed by 6 each night. I have 3 1/2 more days of school and then I can truly rest up. Well maybe after the 7th, we have a large graduation party Saturday! He's so ready! He plans to go to technical school, graduate in a year and then head to Austrailia.

Please keep Stephanie - Still Waters and LeAnna -Thoughts and Whatnots in prayer - both have suffered terribly this week! May the Lord just pour out His peace, love and strength to each of them. And may the Holy Spirit surround them and ease their grief.

Today this sun is shining.........well it was at 5:30 when I got up - the clouds have moved in. We are to get showers and then it's gonna warm up next week.

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!
Countrygirl

Thursday's thoughts

2010-05-13T09:48:00.000-07:00

Tuesday we had 15 inches of snow, yesterday it rained and snowed all day; and today the beautful sun is a shining (rain clouds are gathering)!! Most of Tuesday's whiteness has melted away! Thank you sweet Jesus, we shall have a beautiful, green start to summer.

My friends, I am in need of prayer. Epstein-Bar has reared it's head again, and I am on bed rest until Monday. For whatever reason, my body can't kick this virus. I have missed a week and a half of work - this isn't a good time to miss. We started the "Spring Play" practice, all the end of the year stuff, plus I like my job and I love those kiddoes!!

For some of March and all of April, I would go to work - come home and go to bed at 5 in the evening. My poor husband and son - they have been batchin' it. My poor house..........we will not go there! Ha!

To describe it - extreme exhaustion, body aches and fever (like a bad case of the flu), no energy to do anything. You just plain don't care if your son made a HUGE mess on your stove or in his bathroom. (I'm sure he's enjoying this break from that part of Momma). Your glands swell, you will find glands in places you never knew - ha ha!!!

If you think of it, would you send up a prayer? My family and I will really, truly be thankful for it! The Lord is good, and He will not give me something I cannot handle!

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!
Countrygirl

Happy Mother's Day!

2010-05-09T10:37:00.000-07:00

Hoping that all mothers have a blessed day today! My mother and my mother in law are/were wonderful examples to me of what a mother should be. My mom never missed a rodeo, 4 H show, and horse show. I thnk I have mentioned this before, but.......oh well...... DH and I went to the Family Life Conference last fall, the speaker asked us to write down in one word what our mothers meant to us. After much thought, I wrote down loving. Because everything she did was in love. Mom and I didn't always get along thru my high school years, and as a young mother at times I felt like we were on different planets. As I look back now though, I realize it was all in love. She never intentionally tried to hurt my feelings in any way - and I'm pretty sure I did that to her. She's been thru a lot the past few years, and I pray that things settle down for her. She's pretty amazing! Thank you Lord for my mom today and always!!!!

My m-i-l was also a wonderful lady. She wasn't like my mom - they didn't go to all their kids' events. She worked very hard all her life. But she raised a terrific son (actually 3 sons and 2 daughters - who are all strong Christians), she loved on her grandchildren - spoiling them with her sewing, crafts and cooking. I miss her very much and I love her - she was a huge influence in my life.

Two other women who deeply touched my life were my grandmothers. Very different in their approaches, both showed me love, how to follow Christ, be strong, cook, sew, crochet, work, work, work, and do crafts. Both were extraordinary cooks! Gramma Ella had never cooked until she was 19 - and she married Grampa. She didn't use recipes. Her chicken and dumplings are the best!!!! She worked on the farm - and she worked hard. Gramma was a crack shot, too. She whistled and it sounded like a song bird! Her quilts are beautiful and we all treasure them. My favorite memories are waking up on the farm, hearing the radio playing in the kitchen and smelling breakfast. I could open the door and see her and Pa playing solitaire and reading the paper. I can still hear their laughter while they talk about the day. She laughed most of the time - they lived a very simple life; but she was happy!!!

Gramma Edna was a young widow. She missed Grampa everyday. She made it to all of our rodeos, most of the 4H, horse shows, and anything else she could. She wore out 4 cars chasing grandkids. She'd take us fishing, to the movie, to the mountains, teach us all her crafts (she was left handed and I was right), cooking, and mechanicing. She was very strong - brought up with boys and was tough as a nail! As she got older, she never forgot an anniversary or a birthday. I still look for her cards to come.....ha!

Yep, I have some role models in my life that I know the good Lord blessed me with. I hope they know I felt/do feel that way about them!

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!

National Day of Prayer

2010-05-06T08:53:00.000-07:00

Today is set aside to pray for our nation! Please pray for our country - each day is one day closer to Jesus's return and there are so, SO, many lost souls out there!

T, almost 27, killed herself earlier in the week. This rocked DH and myself. She was a lost soul - truly. She was raised Morman but not sure she went to chuch at all. She went from a confused but good kid to a wild child making one bad choice after another. Please pray for her family and friends!
The last time we saw her - she'd been out 'with the girls' all night. She was in a Mexican restaurant where we go after church - she was hoping food would cure her hangover. DH and I both hugged her and told her we loved her, that Jesus loved her; and whatever she needed she could call us, and on Him. But the look in her eyes, or the lack thereof - was blank. The enemy is out there to kill, steal, and destroy - and he's doing it at a rapid pace! Pleae, please pray for the lost in this country who don't know Jesus as their Lord and Savior!

Until we meet again, make the good Lord take a likin' to ya
Countrygirl

50 Years!

2010-04-28T20:24:00.000-07:00

Mom, Dad, my sweet s-i-l, nephew (yes he's tall 6'6)cutting their cakes.

My folks celebrated 50 years on Saturday! We had a big shindig for them. It was fun to see everyone - lots of folks are branding and turning out so not everyone made it. Their matron of honor and the best man were both there! It was very inspiring and heartwarming to see the two of them - they don't look old enough to have been together 50 years! May God continue to bless their marriage.

Mom's niece, great niece, me, her oldest sister, her matron of honor and sister just older than her, her next oldest sister & dad's niece.

Cousin's wife, Mom, her matron of honor & sister, my sister, Mom's niece, niece and sister, Dad with his back to us.

We decored with gold and white table decorations, balloons, lots of little confetti, violas (50th flower) and pictures were all over. We asked guests to bring pictures and stories to share.

During the party one of the old cowboys that I dearly love, Mike, came by. I was greeting people and serving them when I saw him. Thought I was gonna cry - I haven't seen him in such a long time. He shook Dad's hand, gave Mom a hug and asked, "Where is that blonde?" That was my name to him, "that blonde"! God is good, I needed to see that ol' cowboy and I think he needed to see me! His son, a few years older than I, committed suicide a couple years ago and it's been hard on them! They don't get out much - but made a special trip for my folks. Dad and Mike cowboy'd many years together. Mike was and is such a wonderful part of my teenage years, he always encouraged me to ride his 'unrideable' horses - and we always got along. He has a special way with horses, just like my dad and it was amazing to watch and learn from them.
Ranch girl talked about not being able to cowboy on the ranch they are on. Thankfully it was never that way for my sister and I. We always tagged along. After we got into our teens, Dad started a custom branding crew. Him and us kids! We had a blast! For several years we were booked solid during spring and fall. Then we started rodeoing full time - it was fun while it lasted.

He would be 26 at 11:59 tonite........

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more pictures........

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Glad we did these Sunday because it's snowing like crazy today.

Senior pictures

2010-04-19T19:48:00.000-07:00

Yeppers, that's my baby! Getting him to dress up and take pictures is like well............it took several hours to get these done. We need some with his pickup and some cowboying - hopefully tomorrow I can get them as he's skipping school to go brand! His pictures turned out pretty good for the most part! He has 7 weeks of school left.

Can you see him?

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I love bluebirds! This one showed up on Easter afternoon. It was

not snowing for a short time - and there he was.

They are so pretty - such a beautiful blue.

He was fairly far away, but because he stood out against the

drab brush we spotted him. The females are blue

too, but not near as bright.

April Fool's Day

2010-04-01T18:05:00.000-07:00

Yep snow! On April Fool's Day. It hasn't been over 32 yet.Eli J's knee - looks better but it's still sore. He is so good about taking his shot and Bute (he's trying to wipe it on DS below).

Tomorrow is Good Friday! Have a peaceful and blessed day - remember what our Lord Jesus did for each of us on this day!

Eli J = trouble

2010-03-30T20:03:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, DS's little colt got somehow caught up in the panel and ripped his knee open - bad! (Our little mare has been in this pasture for 9 years and hasn't been cut up and here he comes - finding everything he can to get into.) Well sir, we decided it was time to halter break him - since we were gonna have to doctor him. It took DS and I about 30 minutes and he was following us around. Doctoring it was another story. He didn't want anything touching his knee. We got it cleaned and put Furison on it, gave him a little Bute. Then wrapped it up.

Today he got the penicillan, more Bute and another wrap. It's pretty swollen and he's sore. We have had 50+ winds today, and tonight it's supposed to get real nasty. He didn't fight the halter at all. Tomorrow we'll take the hose to it - and hopefully it'll be on the mend. He's had a pretty rough go of it and he's not even a year old yet. If ya'll think about it - say a prayer for him; he is sure a sweet little guy.

I'll get some pictures tomorrow if the wind isn't blowing.

The snow is melting ... spring is headed our way!

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Liza and Eli J waiting for their apple.

Eli J hiding behind the tree.

Beautiful Rubies!

Let Freedom Ring........and ABC's of me

2010-03-15T17:11:00.000-07:00

This is our school bell, you really can't see the pogonip on it - well maybe you can if you click on it and blow it up.
......where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Cor. 3:17

A- Age: Old enough to know better and too young to care
B- Bed size: Queen.
C- Chore you hate: Cleaning sinks with food in them - YUCK!
D- Dog's name: Pistol, Lexi, and Billy
E- Essential food/item: Garlic and milk
F- Favorite color: Pink
G- Gold or silver: Silver, or white Gold :P
H- Height: 5'8"
I- I am: a child of the Living God, a wife of 28 years, a momma to 3, and two granddogs!
J- Job: wife, momma, teacher
K- Kids: Four(including my son in law)
L- Living arrangements: large cedar house with my honey and youngest son in NV
M-Mom's name: Annie Lou
N- Nickname: Hum.....Sis, Cin, Blondie
O- Overnight hospital stay.....Having children, gallbladder surgery,
viral infections
P- Pet peeve: Liars, thieves, and dishonest people
Q- Quote from a movie: End of the Spear (corrected thanks to BK)-(paraphasing) young son, "if they try to hurt you, will you defend yourself?"
"I can't, they don't know Jesus yet." Dad
R- Right or left handed: Right.
S- Siblings: 2, Connie and JD
T- Time you wake up: Around 5
U- Unique thing about your car: Hyundai, it's been mistaken for a Lexus and/or BMW - it has close to 150,000 miles on it.
V- Vegetable you hate: cooked cauliflower.
W- Ways you run late: My husband and my son.
X- X-rays you've had: Teeth, lungs, kidneys, etc etc etc
Y- Yummy food you make: Chicken and dumplins
Z- Zoo favorite: Hmmmmm, not much of a zoo person, I love the big cats

Happy Birthday daughter

2010-02-28T16:52:00.000-08:00

Today, or tomorrow, our daughter turns 30!!! She gets to choose her day because she's a leap year baby!

She was the sweetest little girl - except for when she knew Granny was around - and then she was a pill! Granny would rescue her from anything!

She is a beautful young woman! We love her dearly! We are very proud of what she's become and that she still puts the Lord first in her life!

Happy Birthday D! You are the best!

Planet Wisdom

2010-02-22T19:40:00.000-08:00

My wonderful DH and I spent the weekend at a simulcast of Planet Wisdom. Wow! "A Walk With Christ to the Cross!" The main message was the last 14 hours of Jesus Christ's life. It was very intense. They had a great band -Dutton! And they had "the Skit Guys" - who were hilarious and sometimes really gross! We had over 74 kids attend. If you'd like to see any of it, go to: http://www.planetwisdom.com/tour/.

About 5 different churches brought kids in. Two main churches put it on - but the others helped out. It was broadcast to 4o + states and Canada - plus the main event in Dallas. Like I mentioned above it was intense, but we had some souls get saved, some rededications, and many hearts were challenged and convicted - you could see it on their faces as the speakers talked about the horrible things Jesus went thru for us. AMAZING! We made some good friends with the youth pastor of another church, and got reaquainted with some old friends.

God amazes me with His ways - I saw young girls - with their hearts breaking, and their soul open - coming to me to pray with them!

And then He gives me the words to pray - the words that touch them! What an awesome Lord and Savior that uses the lowly for His glory!

Friday night, some really good friends of ours came into town for basketball. Their niece was playing. They called as we were on our way to the church - asking if they could stay. Of course they could stay - we love them very much! (Just don't look at the dust - a pellet stove, a wood stove, and NV dirt - makes a wonderful film on all things! ha!) This friendship is like Ranchwife & her cowboy's to us - we may only see each other every 3 years - but we know if we need them - they will be here; and I pray they know the same.

Miss P has had a very rough winter. She lost her father, her grandmother and now has a cousin who is deathly ill all within a month. Her father was led to the Lord by her brother, they were all with him went he went into Jesus's arms.

What's super cool about all this is.......her husband and I grew up together. Our dad's cowboy'd together when we were in 1st and 2nd grade. They moved away, we moved away and about 10 years later - we lived 3o miles apart down the railroad tracks! His sister was in my wedding, I was her matron of honor. We rodeo'd thru high school, we showed horses in 4-H, and not so honorably we partied together - but now we are all saved by the grace of Jesus. It was a truly wonderful weekend - and an exhausting weekend.

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!

Happy Valentine's Day!

2010-02-14T15:55:00.000-08:00

Jesus Christ, the greatest Valentine ever! God sent His only Son to us - that sacrifice can not be taken lightly! Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

This is our newest sweetie - Eli J! He's around 10 months old, Thoroughbred, a sweet little stud colt. We think he's extra cute. He was given to DS about a week ago. Liza Jane is so happy to have company again - she doesn't seem to mind him too much. He chases the dogs out of the pasture - which is pretty funny to watch when he's chasing Lexi - the basset hound. Lexi is baying at her while she's running.

Problems with pictures?

2010-02-02T16:14:00.000-08:00

HI! I have been trying to upload some pictures but can't seem to get it done. Does anyone else use Picasa 3 to upload for their blog? Just wondering.

Cloud with a silver lining.......

2010-01-20T18:34:00.000-08:00

Hoorah! Hoorah for the Mass. people who stood up and voted! With Mr. Brown in, hopefully - they can stop this horrific health care bill. If you don't know what's in this bill then I suggest you find out. A few of the items read on a radio program yesterday:

1) home schooling will not be allowed because they "can't" keep track of immunizations - children must be in a public or private school
2) end of life care - will be evalutated by the gov. run medical centers to see if/when they will get treatment
3) government will have access to our bank accounts
4) the physicians who work for government run health care will be told what kind/how much property they can own

Seriously folks, it's time to take our heads out of the sand and start digging thru this! Call your senators, write them, email them and make your voices heard! And most important - PRAY! Pray for our country!
.......pray witout ceasing. 1 Thes. 5:17

For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men....1Peter 2:15

Okay, I'll step down now and put my soapbox up! Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!
Countrygirl

Pistol

2010-01-18T19:36:00.000-08:00

I really never knew anything about Yorkies before we got this little furry guy - but we sure do love him. I know some who aren't as loving as he is - everyone tells us "if they could get one like Pistol" they'd get one.

Promise Ring

2010-01-12T19:46:00.000-08:00

DS wrapped a promise ring for his girlfriend in many boxes - decorated with lots of duck tape, and black eletrical tape. As the boxes got smaller, he used more tape.

Here she's open two larger boxes to find a NAPA parts box.

I think here she's opened 4 boxes and found another smaller box.

Look at that smile, she loves her ring He calls it a "be nice to me ring!" (meaning she can't be grumpy or get mad at him for being late, not calling, etc. etc) It's a tiny little silver band with a diamond - he knew exactly what he wanted to get her and found it.

Towels

2010-01-10T17:34:00.000-08:00

These are some of the kitchen towels I made for gifts. I really liked the reindeer one - plus I found some cute mini bread pans. I filled them with candy.
Snowflakes on red, and I put them with a candy cane dish - filled with candy canes.

The pinecone pattern had sparkles in it - and it was a favorite of those who got to pick out their own.
The western prints are fun to do as well.

Sunsets this week....

2010-01-09T13:10:00.001-08:00

DS and I walking the dogs, it was getting pretty chilly.

These are our views when we start walking in the evenings. The Lord gives us such beautiful scenes! The bottom picture is from Idaho - after we picked the kids up from snowboarding.

Have a blessed day!

Snowboarding

2010-01-05T18:42:00.000-08:00

Sunday we skipped church, ran to Idaho to visit a good friend who recently lost her father. DS and his girlfriend wanted to go snowboarding, and this was her only free day between basketball and track. So....we took them to a little resort close to where our friends live. They had a great time, as did we - visiting and just relaxing over pizza and ice cream!
Renting boots for her, this was her real "first" time to snowboard. DS has been teaching her at the golf course, which has a good run but it only has one place to go and no lift.

Ready to hit the lifts! She did good, said she was pretty sore.

It was a good day! We seems to spend our days off running for fast trips like this - but it's okay! God blessed us with good friends and time with them is important!

A walk down our country road.....

2010-01-02T23:49:00.000-08:00

Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it, for I will give it unto thee.... Gen. 13:17

From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the Lord's name is to be praised. Psalms 113:3

And of some have compassion, making a difference. Jude 1:22

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. 1Peter 2:2

Then he said unto him, come home with me, and eat bread. 1Kings 13:15

Happy New Year!

2010-01-01T08:35:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

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May the Lord God Almighty bless us in 2010! May He stay very close to those who call Him Lord. May His light shine so that others may know He is the one, true God! May He give us what we need to get thru each day! May He guide us to those who need His word, and may we always speak the truth in love! May the Lord bless you today and always!

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!

Wonderful white Christmas

2009-12-28T07:42:00.000-08:00

DS walking the dogs last night! It was about 10 degrees. We are very thankful that he's all in one piece. He was going to work Wednesday and hit black ice as he turned off the highway onto the ranch road. Did alot of damage to our truck, but praise Jesus - he was not injured.

DD & D s-i-l got here Christmas Eve about 9 p.m. They had great roads and made excellent time.

My folks! Everyone was here from my side of the family except one nephew who had to work. He just started at a ski resort outside of Reno! It was a terrific day!

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas!

2009-12-15T23:05:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas everyone! Hope that you are all well......and warm......and celebrating the birth of our Savior!

Honey do's.....

2009-12-08T15:30:00.000-08:00

Last week, dh decided to redo the guest bathroom (also known as ds's bathroom). He did this 4 days before I had a huge Christmas Open House.

This was where the vanity went - it was old and scratched up. We had planned to replace it, but............

DS helping tear out the floor.

DH laying the new tiles - they snuck

off to Home Depot and bought the little tiles to inset among the larger ones - it looks so great!!!Here's the finished product. We painted over the gray/blue with a light brown and it looks so nice. A shiny new commode - that won't run and flushes the first time is a welcome addition.The vanity we were going to trash - turned out pretty nice.

The Christmas Open House was a success. Three ladies came displaying their wares. Connie, my sister - brought her barnwood frames, prayer boxes, fishing fly boxes, lasered rocks, etc. Gayla - makes jewelry and sells Gold Canyon Candles, Sidney brought At Home America! We had appetizers, cookies, and beverages. About 35+ showed up and I think all 3 did very well. We are thinking of making it a yearly show.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-25T16:12:00.000-08:00

Saying, Amen: Blessing, and Glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen. Revelations 7:12

PS. Mom had a great praise today - she went to the neurosurgeon who couldn't find anything wrong with her! Praise! She was confused and discouraged but after we talked she realized the Lord has healed her!

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!
Countrygirl

7 Years

2009-11-22T15:41:00.000-08:00

Yep, it's that day again. Not the date, that will be Tuesday - but the day. It's been 7 years - seems like yesterday and seems like an eternity!

Seven years ago, on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, my sweet Joshy left this Earth bound for Heaven! A car wreck took his life, and took a big chunk of my heart! Seven years of grieving, tears, emptiness, laughter and joy in memories!

We had to learn how to live again, how to go on. My sweet, sweet DH made me go to Walmart in the weeks that followed - I almost couldn't do it! God gave us the grace that surpasses all understanding, He gave us a peace that only could come from Him and the Holy Spirit, He gave us the wonderful hope and promise of being together again.

Today in church, during praise and worship, I was holding a 6 month old baby boy. His parents are disfunctional and struggling, not always making the best choices for him. So we were singing - he and I - with eyes closed - when I saw Joshy, smiling thru the clouds, and he said, "l love you, Momma!"

Don't take anything for granted, don't let the sun set on an argument, don't sweat the small stuff, tell people that you love them. We are not promised the next breathe, or minute, or hour, or year - only the moment we are in right now!

Happy Thanksgiving and may God bless you all!

In His name,
Countrygirl

He hears.........and answers prayers!

2009-11-11T21:54:00.000-08:00

Thanks ya'll so much for the prayers! Mom got to go home today, she did have a stroke and they can't seem to get her blood pressure under control - she's on aspirin plus blood thinner in hopes of getting it down. But she's home and feeling better.

Her doctor wants her body and brain to 'get back to normal' before he does the surgery - so he's thinking about 2 weeks. She was doing very well - as was Dad. Both are tired and really watching her blood pressure.

She has a great doctor and nurse practioner who saw immediately that she'd had a stroke - God bless them both, they put her right into the ER. Her doctors are in Sun Valley, ID so they are top notch. Her face is drooping on one side a little and her right side is very weak but working.

We made it safely there and home.

Some people don't like to ask for prayer - I used to be that way - but the sweet Savior showed me that I need to pray for others and not be ashamed to ask for pray for others as well as myself. Thank you Lord for these wonderful prayer warriors!!!

In His name,
Countrygirl

Prayers warriors wanted!!

2009-11-10T18:59:00.000-08:00

Hey ya'll. My sweet mom has had a stroke today. She is in the hospital, had an MRI today showing that her main artery is clogged. Tomorrow they do an echocardiogram, and hopefully schedule her surgery for the 'roto rooter' soon.

While at that marriage conference we were asked to sum up in one word our mothers. All around people were shouting out " demanding, gone, controling, alcoholic, drug addict, angry" etc. etc. And the only word that came to my mind was "loving" so I shouted it out. In everything she ever did - she did it for love! Everything! We may not have agreed on all of it - but it was all done in love.

So......please lift up Annie Lou in prayer, and my dad, Jim. We are headed there early in the morning to be with Dad, so please pray for us as well. Thanks ya'll so very much!!

Love,
Countrygirl

Promise Remains Tour

2009-11-01T19:18:00.000-08:00

Saturday night we went to Twin Falls, ID with a large group from church to the Promise Remains Tour. It was excellent! Kimber Rising, a new band from Tennessee - 3 girl singers and two guys on instruments were very good. Building 429 - awesome! Hearing in person their new song, "Always" - gave me goose bumps. Todd Agnew, who seems like he carries a heavy burden to let everyone know about Jesus, had more joy than I've ever seen him have. Touching, touching message! What a great night, we really enjoyed ourselves and many people gave their lives to Christ!!! Woot woot!!!

DS went scouting for his elk. They had some adventures!!! (to say the least). He got to meet up with an old friend, meet some new folks and tour a beautiful ranch. His truck slid off the road while going down the mountain. The jack broke, it ruined a tire, but God's hand was on them. DS has a winch on his front bumper - they hooked it up to a "little, scrub tree that didn't look like it could hold us" and pulled themselves up and out. Whew! Thank you Lord.

Hope ya'll had a great weekend. Welcome November!

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'.

Countrygirl

It's snowing again............

2009-10-28T06:25:00.000-07:00

Yep we were in the 60's on Monday and didn't get out of the 30's on Tuesday. We woke to a good 2 inches of snow. It snowed off and on all day but didn't amount to anything.

So many things I didn't get done yet - clean out the blackberries and raspberries, till the garden GOOD one last time. Get all the leaves out of the raised beds. Finish staining the decks, and the rest of the house. Oh well, if it turns off warm - it just has to be 50 to stain them. We are supposed to be cold all week.

DS is excited because it should bring the elk down so he can find 'his' bull. We have Friday off for Nevada Day and he is planning to stay out there. He may freeze his hiney off!!

DH and I are headed to a Todd Agnew, Builling 429, and Kimber Rising concert on Saturday with the youth group. So far we have 28 going! Should be a great blessing! Three hour road trip each way!

My camera isn't working - can't download pictures all the time. I have started looking at Canon Rebel and others. I read LeAnna's blog about what she got recently - any other hints, suggestions, or warnings? Please give me your opinion!

Have a blessed day - you are a creation of the Lord God Almighty!

Until we meet again, may the Good Lord take a likin' to ya'!
Countrygirl

Weekend to Remember

2009-10-19T20:38:00.000-07:00

We went to Park City, UT for a marriage conference. It was wonderful! If ya'll get a chance to go to one of the "Weekend to Remember" - go! We didn't know what to expect but came away having had a perfect time.

One of their recommendations was a "date night"! We really didn't plan to splurge - but we did! We went to a fancy restaurant in the old part of town, where you ordered each item separately - like the steak came with only the steak! If you wanted a baked potato - it was $14, steamed asparagus - $14, a glass of wine started at $33 - and went up (just a glass mind you). It's rated as one of the top 10 restaurants in the US (not sure who's rating them or what list they're on). It lived up to it's reputation! A guy was playing piano and singing - the ski lifts were lit up with white lights - everywhere. Very romantic.

The speakers were so good - they kept you laughing, then crying - constantly learning. We were refreshed and drained!

At the very end of it - they had us repeat wedding vows. I couldn't even get the words out. The words meant so much more than they did on our wedding day, it was very emotional. Not only me, I look around and see lots of tears. God blessed us so deeply.

(DH is growing a beard for elk hunting - not sure he'll be able to keep it, it's driving him nuts. We were very tired, ready to get home to DS and the animals.)

Mustangs

2009-10-10T20:47:00.000-07:00

Here he is in all his majesty. He sure didn't let us get too close.

The two flaxen mane mares were very pretty, the lead mare was a sorrel who took off. Another younger sorrel stayed right in the middle as did a little bay.

We saw another band of 11 but couldn't get close enough for pictures. God's creation is beautiful.

Now, to bed - I'm sore.

Praise!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

2009-10-07T16:03:00.000-07:00

Kevin, who's a terrific young man,(some of ya'll have been praying for him) had cancer - his 3rd time around. Well.............today, praise you Lord of Lords, he was told not to come back for chemo - his 4th scan was clear!!! He was to go until April! But our Healer doesn't go by graphs or charts! His ways are mysterious! Praise you sweet Jesus for this wonderful, wonderful news!

Snow, mustangs, and the wood pile........and awards!

2009-10-05T16:23:00.000-07:00

Well, well, well........let's see. My sweet DH and I both celebrated birthdays last week. Getting closer to 50 all the time - he's closer than I. It was a cold week, two snows - my gardens are gone. We were below 20 Wednesday night. Oh well.........mostly the tomatoes, beans, squash, and carrots left anyway. I hate to see the season end though. God blessed us with a good garden this year. We had snow Wednesday and again Saturday, Sunday, today - possibly tomorrow.

DH, DS, and I went way out past the Ruby Marshes and cut firewood. We had two long flatbed goosenecks that we filled up. We got 3+ cords. It was a beautiful day. Cool but not too cold, not too hot! There were bluebirds everywhere - and tracks from mustangs. We didnt' see any until we were leaving - we saw a small band of 7. One stud, 5 mares, and a colt. Beautiful chestnuts and dark bays. The stud and lead mare didn't let us get too close. As soon as they noticed we were watching them - heads went up and they hightailed it for the hills.

We heard from one of Joshua's friends. They were best buddies until James moved their Jr year. James joined the service, made dog tags for Josh and took "Josh" with him everywhere. He told me Josh was the best friend he ever had - that he went to Afganistan, all over the US, many countries on secret missions. It made me cry but it was so nice to hear from him!

And then today what did I find but an award from Ranchgirl. Thanks for that, Jen. So, I am supposed to bestow on you 10 honest things about myself. Hmmmmmm........

1) I'm a sinner saved by the grace of Jesus Christ. He has been my Savior since I was 21. I yearn for the day when I get to see Him face to face!

2) I don't like cities or crowds - but can deal with both. I'd rather be in a country area.

3) I've never dyed my hair. One day maybe, as white ones are showing up underneath.

4) Weight is something I constantly fight - I'm very strong and healthy, but like my mare - I'm an "easy keeper".

5) If wishes were true we'd be back on the ranch - or at least in a starter yard - but DH's body has seen too many hard times from rodeoing and riding colts. Not sure he could take it anymore.

6) If you ask, I will tell it like it is. I don't see any point in 'beating around the bush."

7) Since Joshua's death, I have very little tolerance for nonsense stuff - gossip, rumors, etc. Life is too short!

8) I am a loyal friend, I cry when you cry, I laugh when you laugh - I love my friends and family. I love my animals like they were family.

9) I am an intercessor - the Lord puts people on my mind - I know to pray for them.

10) I'm an organizer - I like things to have a system. My wood piles are small, medium, and large - my other housemates (mentioning no names) just pile all in one area. Arggg......

Ranchgirl I can't upload the "award" - sorry. Have a blessed day. Tell your family you love them and hug them all.

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya'!

Countrygirl

Great weekend planned......................

2009-09-28T10:18:00.000-07:00

We are having beautiful weather here. It's dry, but not like normal. DH and I planned to finish the fence, finish staining the house, make green tomato salsa, go to a wedding, church and then hopefully somewhere in there - go camping and cut wood. Well..........I kinda ruined our plans. I came down with a UTI - (urinary track infection) that stopped all my plans and planted me in the bed. Poor DH - he did laundry, picked the garden and stained the house. It was even the Balloon Festival here and we didn't get out to see any of them - perfect year for it - no wind or bad weather. UGH! Can't work today, maybe tomorrow if my tests are clearer. So.................

The mountains have started changing colors and we had two nights last week that it froze - it got some of my plants but not the fruit. The days are calm, with little wind - very unlike our normal. We are loving this great weather. Time to get all the fall decorations out - check out LeAnna's - thoughtsnwhatnots.blogspot.com for a free autumn give away! (I don't know why it won't make it a link - sorry)

Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a likin' to ya!

Countrygirl

Prayer Warriors

2009-09-22T06:33:00.000-07:00

Hey calling all prayer warriors! My friend Nolan is in the hospital right now in Dallas. He had back surgery and they are having to go back in this morning as he's got an infection. He had a rare form of cancer several years ago - in his brain - that when it was removed it also took his ability to feel "full" after a meal. He's had a rough go of it - as has his family. Sees a continuous line of doctors for this and that. This has caused many new problems for him - health, mental, behavorial, etc. Please, in the sweet name of Jesus, lift up my little friend and his family!

.......rejoicing in hope, patience in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; Romans 12:12